Strategic Buyer

• Gather information about the required materials and services through factory employees and managers
• Contact and select suppliers
• Negotiate prices and conditions
• Communicate the agreed conditions to purchasing staff for further follow-up
• Build a good relationship with suppliers for long-term cooperation
• Proactively search for alternatives and improvements to achieve the most beneficial situation
• Question and renegotiate the contracts
• Search for synergies across 2 sites in the Netherlands, in close collaboration with the purchasing team, internal contacts and the global Etex Purchasing community

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or economics
• Strong commercial attitude
• Strong negotiating skills
• Proactive approach and ability to work independently
• Planning and organizing skills (determining priorities)
• Strong communication skills
• Fluency in Dutch and English
• Willingness to work in a hybrid set up – few days in factories, few days from home

Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust, and we want you to be able to do your best work